Thursday, 27th May 2021 at 3:42 pm
Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has hinted that restrictions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic may have prevented more intimate storylines from being included in the crime drama’s recent sixth series.
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Throughout the seven-episode run, there were glimmers of a romantic connection between bent copper Joanne Davidson (Kelly Macdonald) and former AC-12 officer Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure).
However, this relationship ultimately never went further than a bit of hand-holding and some longing glances, leading some viewers to accuse the show of queerbaiting – the practice of hinting at LGBTQ+ romance, but not actually depicting it.
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The finale of Line Of Duty was marked by an outbreak of national moaning. What? The ‘fourth man’ is Buckells? The Noddy Holder of corruption? Also, a bumbling fool?
But I swear to God, none of that really matters. More importantly, it was brilliant television and a cultural juggernaut that had everyone talking. Even Steph Corbett’s kitchen tiles came under suspicion at one point.
Was there an ‘H’ etched on one? And this last episode was watched by 12.8 million people, more than watched the Oscars, and it’s the most-watched episode of a drama (not including soaps) since modern records began in 2002.
Line of Duty star received compliments on her Liverpool accent
Amy De Bhrún, from Ireland, played the character Steph Corbett
Amy De Bhrúnplayed the character Steph Corbett (Image: BBC)
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An Irish Line of Duty star said she received compliments on her Liverpudlian accent after working hard to nail the part.